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Add 2/50 and 70/28

1st number: 2/50, 2nd number: 2 14/28

2/50 + 70/28 is 127/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 28 is 700

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
    2/50 = 2 × 14/50 × 14 = 28/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    70/28 = 70 × 25/28 × 25 = 1750/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/700 + 1750/700 = 28 + 1750/700 = 1778/700
  5. 1778/700 simplified gives 127/50
  6. So, 2/50 + 70/28 = 127/50
    In mixed form: 227/50

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